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Intel is an UMPC Partner
The Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) category offers consumers small, ultra-mobile
devices with full PC capabilities, uncompromised Internet access, anytime
connectivity, and the ability to recognize and adapt to its environment
virtually anytime and anywhere.
Description
Usage models Ultra Mobile PC advantage
Exploring growth possibilities
Description
More than ever before, today’s media-hungry consumers are looking for convenient
ways to access the Internet and enjoy their favorite digital content while on
the go. People, no matter where they are around the world, want to take the full
power of the Internet and their PCs with them. They want to be connected with
the important people in their lives anytime, everywhere they go. They want
technology to make their lives easier.
Intel is addressing these needs by delivering low power technologies that enable
a new category of small, thin, and light devices, the Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC)
platform. Simply put, the UMPC is the perfect PC companion. Mainly designed for
content consumption, the UMPC allows users to:
ACCESS content and information virtually anytime, anywhere
COMMUNICATE via email, IM, chat, or blogging
ENTERTAIN themselves with videos, games, music, pictures or TV on the go
BE PRODUCTIVE by monitoring office apps and tools
Product information
Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) -
A new category of mobile devices for consumers and businesses alike
Learn about products in action
Watch the video of possible usages
Download Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) category brief
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The Low Power on Intel® Architecture (LPIA) project
Exploring new usage models on the go
Connecting while walking around London
Kate goes online to see the news while preparing breakfast in the kitchen. She
downloads an episode of Sesame Street and then plays it in the car for her kids
on their way to school. In the afternoon, she goes shopping, uses GPS to find
Bond Street, and gets a message announcing the hot sales of the day. She quickly
IMs her friend Pam to share this information and while she waits for her at a
café, she catches up with her email.
Entertainment on Santa Barbara beaches
Brad, Maria and Inez are ready for their exciting weekend in Santa Barbara. They
packed sodas, snacks and the latest award-winning movie to watch on the road.
They also packed their surfboards and 1,000 songs for a perfect day on the
beach. They downloaded their favorite video games so they could continue the
match they started two weeks ago. The three friends are ready for a fun digital
weekend under the sun.
Productivity while waiting in the lobby
Tony anticipates that he’ll be waiting for at least a few hours, mostly standing
in line and maybe an open seat if he’s lucky. He’s not worried. He’ll be able to
send a few emails, view presentations, listen to a webcast, and even work on
some ideas for his sales pitch. Now that’s one productive day.
Accessing learning tools on a school field trip near Hong Kong
The kids are excited—today they’re on a field trip to the ocean! They make
electronic notes of their observations, take digital photos and post them on
Yahoo.com, do research on the Internet to find data related to their assignment,
and then put together a presentation for their classmates. A fun-filled day of
learning while harnessing technology to its fullest extent.
The Ultra Mobile PC advantage
Full PC and Internet Capabilities Full PC capability based on Intel Architecture
and full-featured mainstream OSs, allowing consumers to run familiar
applications.
Uncompromised Internet access to favorite websites to read news, download
videos, search for friends and more.
New ways to interact with and navigate information using the UMPC.
Location Adaptability Personalized information and services based on location.
Environment recognition and adaptability.
Interaction with devices in living room or car.
Anytime Connectivity Connectivity in a variety of ways via WPAN, WLAN, or WWAN.
Always reachable via email, IM, chat, or VoIP.
Always informed with the latest news to make educated business decisions and to
stay in touch.
Ultra Mobility Small, thin and light platform design.
Long battery life to extend productivity..
Instant access to content and information.
Exploring growth possibilities enabled by the UMPC
UMPC platforms will enable exciting new usage models and provide significant new
growth opportunities. As an ISV and Content Provider, you’ll have the
opportunity to make your current applications and content available to more
people in more places on more devices. As an IHV, you’ll have the opportunity to
target your hardware and peripherals for the UMPC. As an OEM or ODM, you’ll be
able to deliver a new class of platforms to your customers. And as an Operator
or a Retailer, you will be able to generate new revenue streams for your
business. In short, the UMPC platform provides you with an opportunity to
redefine how people think about mobility today and tomorrow. So what can you do?
Incorporate the UMPC into your development and deployment plans
Focus your development to enable thinner, lighter, smaller UMPC platforms
Design with low power in mind to enable long battery life
Accelerate the UMPC Ecosystem: Platforms, Peripherals, Applications, Content.
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